Into Africa

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Kate Molleson, joined by Dr John Purser, closes Chisholm’s story with his bold move to Cape Town. From building orchestras in Singapore to reshaping a university faculty in South Africa, we hear how he balanced public recognition with a quieter, more contemplative life, and how his legacy continues to resonate far beyond Scotland. Piano Concerto No. 1 ‘Piobaireachd’: II. Allegro scherzando Danny Driver, piano BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra Rory Macdonald, conductor Violin Concerto: I. Passacaglia Matthew Trusler, violin BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra Martyn Brabbins, conductor Night Song of the Birds: Bard No. 3. Adagio and Bard 4. Appassionato e dramatico Murray Maclachlan, piano Simoon: Excerpts from Scene 2 (live) Jane Irwin, soprano (Biskra) Charlie Drummond, soprano (Voice) Damian Thantrey, baritone (Guimard) Philip Sheffield, tenor (Yusuf) Music Co-OPERAtive Scotland Ian Ryan, conductor Dance Suite for Orchestra and Piano: I. Allegro energico and II. Piobaireachd Danny Driver, piano BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra Martyn Brabbins, conductor Produced by Ellie Ajao for BBC Audio Wales and West